The purpose of the Open Meeting law is to ensue transparency in the deliberation on which public policy is based.

It seeks to balance the publics interest in witnessing the deliberations  of public bodies who are either elected or appointed to make decisions on behalf of the community.

• Open Meeting Law Guide
• The Open Meeting Law, G.L.C.30A,§§18-25
• The Attorney Generals' Regulations, 940 CMR 29.00-29.11
• Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials

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